Hundreds feared dead in Italy shipwreck Map of Lampedusa Italy At least 130 African migrants have died and many more are missing after a boat carrying them to Europe sank off the Italian island of Lampedusa

Spain rescues 600 migrants in busiest day Map of Strait of Gibraltar Spain Spain's coastguard says it has rescued 600 migrants crossing from Morocco in a 24-hour period amid a spike in the number of migrant arrivals

Italy takes over 'migrant ship' after distress scare Map of Gallipoli Italy Rescuers from the Italian navy and coast guard have taken control of a cargo ship Blue Sky M thought to be carrying hundreds of migrants